Top Rankings
Comstock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,870 students in Comstock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Comstock School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,870 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Comstock School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-44% has decreased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#642 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
40-44%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
398 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
21%
18%
# White Students
993 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
53%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
245 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
167
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,527 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,302 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,527
$18,510
Spending / Student
$22,302
$17,693
Best Comstock School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8594
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8594
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Comstock High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2107 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Comstock Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1423 N 28th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
Comstock Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Comstock School District?
Comstock School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,870 students.
What is the rank of Comstock School District?
Comstock School District is ranked #632 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Comstock School District?
53% of Comstock School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Comstock School District?
Comstock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Comstock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,302 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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